IBM WebSphere Portal up to 8.5.0.0 cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in IBM WebSphere Portal up to 8.5.0.0. The impacted element is an unknown function. Executing a manipulation can lead to cross site scripting. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2014-8902. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in IBM WebSphere Portal up to 8.5.0.0 (Application Server Software) and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown part. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-79. The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. As an impact it is known to affect integrity. CVE summarizes:

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Blog Portlet in IBM WebSphere Portal 6.1.0 through 6.1.0.6 CF27, 6.1.5 through 6.1.5.3 CF27, 7.0.0 through 7.0.0.2 CF29, 8.0.0 through 8.0.0.1 CF14, and 8.5.0 before CF04 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted URL.

The weakness was published 12/18/2014 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at www-01.ibm.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2014-8902 since 11/14/2014. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 04/09/2022). The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.007.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 82850 (IBM WebSphere Portal 8.0.0.x < 8.0.0.1 CF15 Multiple Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family CGI abuses.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (99150), Tenable (82850) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-48659†). Similar entries are available at VDB-73299 and VDB-73297. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Nessus ID: 82850
Nessus Name: IBM WebSphere Portal 8.0.0.x < 8.0.0.1 CF15 Multiple Vulnerabilities
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11/14/2014 🔍
12/16/2014 +32 days 🔍
12/18/2014 +2 days 🔍
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02/17/2015 +61 days 🔍
03/27/2015 +38 days 🔍
04/09/2022 +2570 days 🔍

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Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: www-01.ibm.com
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CVE: CVE-2014-8902 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-8902
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-73300
X-Force: 99150
SecurityFocus: 69161
Vulnerability Center: 48659 - IBM WebSphere Portal XSS in the Blog Portlet, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/27/2015 14:56
Updated: 04/09/2022 12:08
Changes: 03/27/2015 14:56 (57), 06/20/2017 08:35 (2), 04/09/2022 12:08 (4)
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